I picked up a book that I started reading when part of the staff of another church, The Trellis and the Vine by Marshall and Payne. So far, I'm loving it. It reminds me of the first time I picked up Total Church by Timmis and Chester; I'm reading my own thoughts back along with several additions. Here are … Continue reading The Trellis and The Vine – Chapter 3 Excerpts
Why Not Pray for the Lost?
Most people miss the message of Ephesians 6:10-24 because they read their own experience into the passage not taking Paul's experience into account. This message attempts to gain a Paul's eye view of spiritual warfare.
Teach Us to Pray
The disciples asked, "Lord, teach us to pray;" not, "Teach us how to pray." There is a difference and Christ's answer is perfect.
Eight Enough?
When it comes to building community, meals matter. Though planning and providing them can feel at times like a weighty burden. Here are some ideas to lighten the load: Reconcile yourself to the possibility that someone else might think that you didn't work as hard on your dish as they did on theirs. Pick up … Continue reading Eight Enough?
Buds into Blossoms
Those who set out to make disciples quickly discover that the reason more people don't go down this road is because of the utter impossibility of achieving results. Our part is simply faith and faithfulness. While rereading Ragamuffin, I have just come across this wonderful poem from Tagore: No, it is not yours to open … Continue reading Buds into Blossoms
On the Front Row
Having kids in the Life Team meeting can be a challenge. They learn on a different level than adults. Their short attention spans make them antsy. Even though it can be uncomfortable at times, including them in real church communicates to children that they are full fledged Christ followers. At our most recent meeting in … Continue reading On the Front Row
I Have Called You Friends
This is a presentation on Life Teams that we gave at our home base on Sunday. Have a listen!
Pleasant Street is Gone 